Jurassic World Rebirth: A Roaring Return to the Franchise’s Roots
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) marks the seventh installment in the legendary Jurassic Park franchise. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, the film premiered on July 2, 2025, strategically aligning with the U.S. Independence Day weekend. With a fresh cast and a back-to-basics approach, the movie has reignited excitement among fans and critics alike.
Jurassic World Rebirth – Cast & Characters
- Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett: A tough, morally driven operative.
- Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis: A charming, nerdy paleontologist.
- Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid: A grieving hero with a redemptive arc.
- Rupert Friend as Martin Krebs: A smarmy pharmaceutical executive.
Bailey’s performance has become a fan favorite, with his “slutty little glasses” and emotional depth sparking online buzz
Jurassic World Rebirth – Box Office Performance
The film opened with a $30.5 million debut, making it the 6th biggest opener of 2025 in the U.S.. It outperformed Mission: Impossible 8 and Final Destination: Bloodlines, and is projected to earn $125–140 million over its five-day opening weekend.
Franchise Opening Comparisons:
| Film | Opening Day (USD) |
|---|---|
| Jurassic World (2015) | $82M |
| Fallen Kingdom (2018) | $58M |
| Dominion (2022) | $59.6M |
| Rebirth (2025) | $30.5M |
Jurassic World Rebirth – Reviews
- Mixed to Moderately Positive: While some reviewers praised the film’s visual spectacle, return to suspense, and nostalgic callbacks, others criticized its thin character development and overstuffed plot.
- Highlights:
- Rotten Tomatoes: Critics noted the film delivers “old-school dino mayhem” with “top-notch VFX,” though some felt it leaned too heavily on franchise tropes.
- Roger Ebert: Called it “fun when the dinosaurs are rampaging,” but lamented the “plodding first half” and “overabundance of characters”.
- Koimoi: Described it as “a weak installment” despite strong performances from Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali.
- Outlook India: Praised the cinematography and creature design, but found the emotional arcs undercooked.
Jurassic World Rebirth – IMDb Rating
- IMDb Score: 6.3/10 based on over 23,000 user ratings.
- This places it above Jurassic World Dominion (5.6) and Fallen Kingdom (6.1), but below the original Jurassic Park (8.2) and Jurassic World (6.9).
- Audience Sentiment: Viewers appreciated the return to suspenseful storytelling and practical effects, though some found the plot predictable and the new dinosaur designs divisive.
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